The Count of Monte Cristo

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Morrel of my desire to have these payments punctually, and he has been
here within the last half-hour to tell me that if his ship, the Pharaon,
did not come into port on the 15th, he would be wholly unable to make
this payment."

"But," said the Englishman, "this looks very much like a suspension of
payment."

"It looks more like bankruptcy!" exclaimed M. de Boville despairingly.

The Englishman appeared to reflect a moment, and then said,--"From which
it would appear, sir, that this credit inspires you with considerable
apprehension?"

"To tell you the truth, I consider it lost."

"Well, then, I will buy it of you!"